Trump Tells Aides He Wants Iran War to End Within Weeks Ahead—Wall Street Journal

Investing.com - According to The Wall Street Journal on Wednesday, U.S. President Donald Trump recently told his aides that he wants to avoid a prolonged war with Iran and hopes to end the conflict quickly.

Citing sources familiar with the matter, The Wall Street Journal reported that the president privately told his advisors he believes the conflict is in its final stages and urged them to stick to a four to six-week timetable.

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The report also states that the White House is considering this timeline for the China-U.S. summit scheduled for mid-May.

At the time of the WSJ report, the U.S.-Israel war against Iran has entered its fourth consecutive week with little sign of easing, as Tehran has largely rejected U.S. calls for a ceasefire.

Earlier Wednesday, Iran stated it has no intention of direct negotiations with the U.S. and is reviewing Washington’s 15-point peace plan.

Tehran also proposed its own five-point plan, which includes demands for compensation from the U.S. and the establishment of a toll system in the Strait of Hormuz.

Hostilities in the Middle East have shown little sign of easing this week, with the U.S., Israel, and Iran continuing to strike each other. Iran has also effectively blockaded the Strait of Hormuz, restricting about 20% of the world’s oil and natural gas supplies.

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